Meaning

• To shout out in order to summon (a person).

  "I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy."

• To ask for in a loud voice.

  "We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine."

• To request, demand.

  "The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region."

• To necessitate, demand.

  "This situation calls for a high degree of courage."

• To stop at a place and ask for (someone).

  "I'll call for you just after midday."